TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 START ENGINE (M548A3) — Continued 0014 00 C A U T I O N Air pump may over speed and be damaged when operated while starter is not operating. Operate air pump only after starter is in operation. NOTE If tactical situation permits, horn should be sounded to warn personnel that engine is about to be started. 11. Press horn switch. 12. Leave throttle lever at idle position. NOTE Within the first 20 seconds engine should give signs of “firing up” or trying to start. When this happens, continueto hold the START and air box heater switches for 25 more seconds. This adds up to the total 45 seconds for prestart. If, within the first 20 seconds, the engine does not give signs of “firing up” or trying to start, go to Step 20. 13. Press and hold START switch. 14. Press and hold air box heater switch. 0014 00-11